Senior Engineering Project Manager - Advanced Projects- DoD Secret Clearance

Job Description Summary

Are you a project manager who loves working on innovative technologies? If so, GE Aerospace Defense and Systems wants you to join their Advanced programs execution team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will be part of a cross-functional team that develops innovative solutions for capabilities on custom hardware. You will work on projects developing cutting edge technologies in the domains of cybersecurity, edge computing, sensing and signal processing.

Requirements

To apply for this position you must be a U.S. citizen and have an active (or active within past 24 months) U.S. Government Security Clearance. You must be willing to relocate to Grand Rapids, MI. GE will provide comprehensive corporate relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects delivering an aligned project delivery scope within the original schedule, budget to meet customer expectations and achieve tollgate milestones.
• Organize, motivate, and guide cross-functional Integrated Product Development Teams (IPDT) toward completion of objectives within given constraints.
• Apply project management acumen to delineate scope, protecting company-developed intellectual property for competitive advantage.
• Define the engineering scope statement and work breakdown structure for the project in collaboration with the program manager, technical leads and project stakeholders.
• Forecast resource requirements for project execution and delivery.
• Engage and build relationships with functional leaders to negotiate resource allocation meeting project needs.
• Routinely report to senior leadership on technical performance, project budget, schedule, scope, and risk.
• Manage and coordinate internal- or external-driven scope change requests.
• Support engineering response effort for customer and internal B&P requests.
• Provide support to the PM in all engineering aspects of external customer interaction, including change liability and cost negotiation, scope, and schedule negotiation.
• Drive pro-active and creative risk mitigation approaches to minimize technical debt and risk to delivery.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data is generated for the assigned projects and is consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Streamline engineering processes to cost effectively execute advanced product programs.
• Use judgment and propose solutions outside of set parameters to address complex manufacturing processes with technical variety and interdependent production cycles.
• Apply technical experience and analytical thinking, utilizing multiple internal and limited external sources to make decisions.
• Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues and may lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Drive weekly and monthly operating reviews using GE's FLIGHT DECK LEAN standards.
• Drive for adoption of FLIGHT DECK LEAN initiatives within the project.

Qualifications

Desired Characteristics

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $121,500.00 - $162,100.00. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and well-being, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach; employee assistance program; 401(k) savings plan with company matching; tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability insurance; life insurance; and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

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